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My Dusty Road

Woody Guthrie · 2009

37 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · American folk music

A tapestry of American folk traditions woven with heartfelt storytelling and timeless melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • nostalgic reflections on journeys
  • quick bursts of vibrant energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive tracks
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'My Dusty Road' serves as a posthumous compilation highlighting Woody Guthrie's enduring legacy. It features tracks recorded throughout his life, showcasing his role as a foundational figure in American folk music. This release came during a resurgence of interest in Guthrie's songs due to their relevance to contemporary social issues.
Stylistic neighbors
Pete Seeger· Bob Dylan· Lead Belly

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Land Is Your Land 2:47
  • 2 Going Down the Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) 2:59
  • 3 Talking Sailor 3:09
  • 4 Philadelphia Lawyer 2:35
  • 5 Hard Travelin' 2:41
  • 6 Jesus Christ 2:44
  • 7 The Sinking of the Reuben James 3:28
  • 8 Pretty Boy Floyd 3:09
  • 9 Grand Coulee Dam 2:12
  • 10 Nine Hundred Miles 2:54
  • 11 Going Down the Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) 3:00
  • 12 My Daddy (Flies a Ship in the Sky) 2:36
  • 13 Bad Repetation 2:50

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